Council 65 - Representing Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota

AFSCME Council 65 believes that every person working to sustain their community deserves respect. AFSCME is one of the leading advocates for working women and men in Minnesota.

Media Release for January 9, 2025

Contact: Coly Intemann, 320-470-8736

Recent News

Winter is well under way here in the Upper Midwest. Gear up for the months ahead and show your Union support with a new stocking cap! These Union-made caps were made in the USA and are sure to keep you warm this winter. 

Please complete an order form, linked below, and mail to our St. Cloud office (3335 West St. Germain Street Suite 107 St. Cloud, MN 56301) with payment. 

For Immediate Release: December 5, 2024

CONTACT: Kate Black, [email protected], 320-423-2344

CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA- After months of meetings, appeals to Carver County Health and Human Services leadership and County administration, the Carver County Board will consider in their December 17th board meeting a vote to end the county’s Mental Health Crisis Team and outsource the work to a private contractor.

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

AFSCME is teaming up with allies to fight drastic cuts proposed by right-wing lawmakers. More draconian proposals are likely if Donald Trump is elected president in November and his allies seize control of Congress.